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Viney to retire from politics

Upper house member for Eastern Victoria Matthew Viney will not recontest the next state election, informing parliamentary colleagues last week he was placing priority on his health.

Truce reached

Federal Court quashes plan to introduce stricter pay rise criteria for teachers.

Seven years for double fatal

A 20 year-old Traralgon man has been sentenced to seven years and three months in prison, with a non-parole period of four years over the death of two Sale men.

Going beyond the call of duty

The professionalism, commitment and integrity of seven Latrobe Valley police officers has been recognised this week with commendations for "exceptionally high" police work.

Shift overhaul on hold

A controversial proposal seeking to overhaul night shift arrangements for Latrobe Valley detectives has been placed on hold, pending the outcome of a challenge to the workplace commissioner.

Ambulance ramping times balloon

Increases in ambulance ramping times at Latrobe Regional Hospital have continued to grow faster than at any other Victorian hospital, with total patient waiting times ballooning 251 per cent over the past three years.

Moe couple targeted

An elderly Moe couple, who say they have been subject to a series of threatening and intimidating incidents at home and in public, have pleaded for the harassment to stop.

Man granted bail

A 19 year-old Hampton Park man who allegedly rammed a police car and assaulted an officer after drinking a slab of alcohol has been granted bail in Latrobe Valley Magistrates' Court.

‘I’m willing to listen’

Latrobe City's new mayor is determined to see the Valley "be the best it can be". And she's not ruling out any method to meet that end.

Churchill women’s achievements awarded

NEWS IN BRIEF: Two Churchill women were recognised at the 2013 Regional Achievement and Community Awards on Saturday night.

Man charged after dog fight

POLICE NEWS IN BRIEF

Traralgon growth plan delayed

COUNCIL NEWS IN BRIEF

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